Events Calendar

UHCL professor secures a THECB grant to address nursing shortage in Texas

The nursing shortage in the U.S. is a critical issue, projected to leave a gap of over 78,000 full-time registered nurses by 2025. Addressing this challenge head-on, Karen Alexander, the director of nursing and an associate professor at UHCL, has secured a $378,753 grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Nursing Shortage Reduction Program. This funding is set to bolster UHCL’s efforts in recruiting and retaining bilingual students in UHCL’s Nursing program, increasing overall enrollment, and fostering innovative teaching methods to ensure a new generation of nursing educators and professionals.

Overcoming adversity: Jessica Suber named UHCL Fall 2024 Commencement speaker

Jessica Suber, a dual Master of Healthcare Administration (MHA) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) student at the University of Houston-Clear Lake (UHCL), has been selected as the College of Business (COB) and College of Education’s (COE) Fall 2024 Commencement speaker. At just 21 years old, Suber’s academic and personal journey is one of resilience, determination, and an unwavering commitment to making a difference in the healthcare industry.

From international student to commencement speaker: Farwa Basith’s journey of resilience and leadership

For many students, graduation day marks the culmination of years of hard work, challenges, and personal growth. But for Farwa Basith, University of Houston-Clear Lake’s (UHCL) Fall 2024 Commencement will be a momentous occasion in more ways than one. She will take the stage to share a story of resilience, leadership, and the transformative power of education as the selected commencement speaker for the College of Science and Engineering (CSE) and College of Business (COB).